SITE SELECTION
Why Choose Great Bend?
Want to launch or relocate your business to a thriving community with low operating costs, a hard-working labor force, and access to all the resources you need to thrive? Look no farther than Barton County. Here are the top five reasons to make Barton County, Kansas home for your business.
Strong Labor Pool
Our workforce is built from a our oil and gas industry and as such is adaptable, hard-working, transferable to other industries and has the desire to work for a great employer.
Operating Costs
With our labor costs being over 30% less than the national average and our cost of living also falling below the national average, Barton County is a low-cost option with a high likelihood that your business will be profitable, faster!
Location and Access
Barton County's centralized location puts your company in an ideal spot to do business. You will have access to rail, air transport and roadways, which makes sourcing the materials you need a breeze.
Site Availability
With shovel-ready sites ranging in size from 1 acre all the way up to 240 acres, varying sizes of move-in ready building space, and an excited and supportive community we are ready to help your business settle in Barton County.
Education and Training
Through Barton Community College and Kansas WorkforceONE, we are a top-pick location to hire new employees and retain them. Additionally, our community/technical college is always looking for ways to collaborate with business owners to provide the education they require.
Great Things are
Just Around the Bend!
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